Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer Recipe

Name: Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion; 6 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 shells puff pastry, baked; 4 tablespoons butter or margarine; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 16 ounces smoked Gouda, grated; 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion
6 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 shells puff pastry, baked
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
16 ounces smoked Gouda, grated
2 teaspoons salt

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, warm oil and saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent; set aside to cool. When cool, pour off liquid reserving garlic.
3
Cut shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces, reserving 12 uncut for garnish. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and add reserved garlic and all shrimp; cook shrimp for 2 to 4 minutes or until done.
4
Remove center circle and a small portion of inside of cooled puff pastry shells.
5
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy; add one egg at a time and beat until well mixed. Add cream, Gouda, onions, shrimp and salt.
6
Spoon filling into puff pastry shells.
7
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is browned on top. Garnish with whole shrimp and chopped chives; serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, 6 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer

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